Intellectual Property Law

After a mistrial in July 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a Rule 52 order on September 30, 2025, regarding Genentech, Inc. v. Biogen MA, Inc. Read more

In September 2025, WIPO launched its updated eMadrid platform as the main hub for international trademark registrations. Read more

The UC Law SF Law & Artificial Intelligence Certificate (LAIC) offers a comprehensive, internationally focused training in this groundbreaking field, providing legal and compliance professionals with essential, globally relevant domain knowledge and practical skills. Read more

It is with great pride and carbonated humility that I address you in my new role as Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section. The rudder has been passed to me from our tremendous Immediate Past Chair Jonathan Lurie, whose long-term and comprehensive dedication to the Section, as well as his patient guidance through my officership, have left a Sasquatch-sized footprint on the path ahead. Read more

Domain name platform Atom is facing a trademark lawsuit over its new trademark service. The company launched Trademark.io last month, and now a rival and long-running platform alleges that its choice of name will cause confusion. Read more

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has opened its annual review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy, or Notorious Markets List (NML). USTR is seeking public input on online and physical venues that reportedly traffic in large-scale trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. Read more

Join us for a fun and casual evening of connection at one of our Mix & Mingle Bowling Receptions across California! Read more

As of September 8, 2025 the following state bills have been identified which may be of interest to the Section.  Please note that bills must be passed (enrolled) by the California legislature by September 30, 2025, to be considered by Governor Newsom for approval/veto, by October 31, 2025. Read more

Multiple speakers from various locations west coast and east coast! Purchase all 4 sessions or a la carte below. Earn 4.0 Hours of MCLE. Read more

Our event is one of the nation’s premier IP conferences, offering access to top industry leaders and sessions, in a relaxed coastal atmosphere. It will cover a wide range of cutting-edge and compelling topics of intellectual property law and feature our popular IP Vanguard Awards event. Read more